Question | Answer |
Organelles | Tiny cell structures that carry specific functions within the cell. |
What is the rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds plant cells called? | Cell Wall |
What are cell walls made of? | Cellulose |
Which cell has a cell wall? A plant cell, an animal cell or both? | A plant cell. |
What passes through the cell wall? | Water and oxygen. |
What is the function of the cell wall? | It helps protect and support the cell. |
Where is the cell membrane located in cells that have cell walls? | Just inside the cell wall. |
Where is the cell membrane located in cells that DO NOT have cell walls? | Outside the boundary that separates the cell from its environment. |
Where are ribosomes made? | In the nucleolus. |
What contains the instructions that direct the functions of the cell? | Chromatin |
Materials pass in and out of what through pores in the nuclear envelope? | The Nucleus |
This part of the cell is the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus. | Cytoplasm |
Which organelle is known as the "Power House?" | Mitochondria |
What is the function of Mitochondria? | They convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions. |
What is the function of Endoplasmic Reticulum? | To carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another. |
What are factories to produce proteins? | Ribosomes |
What is the function of Golgi bodies? | To receive proteins and other newly formed materials from the Endoplasmic Reticulum, package them, and distribute them to other parts of the cell. |
What do Chloroplasts do? | This organelle captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food for the cell. |
What are storage areas for cells? | Vacuoles |
What do vacuoles store? | Food and other materials needed by the cell. They can also store wastes. |
What is the function of Lysosomes? | To break down food particles and worn out cell parts. |
Cell Theory | 1) All organisms are made up of 1 or more cells. 2) A cell is the smallest unit of life 3) All cells come from other cells. |
How many life processes does a cell carry out? | 6 |
Most cells have these basic organelles. | Cell membrane Cytoplasm Nucleus Nuclear envelope |
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